9.04 Ct. Cabochon Moonstone from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the moment a gem begins its long passage from earth to hand, it holds a story shaped by time, water, and patient labor. Deep within the gem gravels of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a pocket of feldspar slowly yielded this orange moonstone, a treasure formed by the gentle layering of orthoclase and albite over countless seasons. Local miners, whose families have read the rivers and ridges for generations, carefully sifted the alluvial deposits until a translucent whisper of color was revealed, a rough that promised warmth and inner light. The landscape of Ceylon, Sri Lanka breathes history into every specimen, and this particular stone arrived at our workshop carrying the quiet imprint of its origin, a testament to geological patience and human skill.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we respect that original voice, and we listen to it when we decide how best to reveal a gem s true character. This piece is a single, beautiful orange moonstone weighing 9.04 carat, and cut into an elegant oval cabochon to showcase its adularescence and soft glow. Its measured dimensions are 15.99 by 12.03 by 6.44 millimeters, proportions chosen to balance surface and depth so that light may travel and reflect in a way that feels alive. The material is translucent, with a clarity grade described as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a grade that allows natural internal features to remain part of the gem s identity without distracting from its beauty. The color intensity sits at a medium level, a warm peachy orange that reads as sophisticated and calming rather than brash, and the surface finish has been brought to an excellent polish without any enhancement to the stone, preserving its natural state for the collector who values authenticity.

Transforming a rough moonstone into a finished cabochon is a dialogue between cutter and crystal, a conversation about curves, thickness, and the way light will skim the stone s interior. We chose the cabochon cut for this gem because moonstone is a mineral that reveals itself most beautifully without facets, when a smooth dome allows adularescent bands to float like moonlight across the surface. The oval silhouette echoes classical jewelry forms, and its elongated face gives a generous field for the orange hue to present subtleties of tone, while the 6.44 millimeter depth maintains visual heft and durability. During the cutting process our artisans made deliberate decisions to retain natural inclusions that tell of the stone s life, while removing any rough planes that could interrupt the play of light. The final polish is excellent, a glossy skin that amplifies the gem s inner glow and invites the eye to travel across its surface. Because no enhancement was applied, what you see is the moonstone as it left the earth and as skilled hands intended it to be seen.

This orange moonstone carries with it the cultural echoes of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a place where gemstones have long been woven into stories, rituals, and adornment. Moonstone is associated in many traditions with intuition, calm, and feminine energy, and the warm orange tone adds an aspect of grounding and gentle vitality. In local lore gems are sometimes seen as messages from the landscape, tokens of seasons and rains, and wearing such a stone can feel like carrying a small piece of that heritage forward. For designers and collectors this moonstone offers more than color and clarity, it offers connection, a link between the slow work of geology and the fastened moment of human care when the stone is set and worn. The translucence and soft sheen invite light and gesture to create changing impressions, so each setting and each wearer will let the gem tell a slightly different tale.

When you consider this moonstone from The Natural Gemstone Company, imagine how it will live in a piece of jewelry or a curated cabinet, how its 9.04 carat presence will balance a necklace or ring, how the oval dimensions will complement a variety of settings. We suggest mounting this cabochon in a bezel or open backed design that allows light to pass and the warmth of the orange tone to glow. Care is simple and mindful, clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth, keep the stone away from harsh chemicals and extreme heat, and it will continue to show the quiet adularescent shimmer that is its hallmark. We stand behind the origin and natural state of this gem, and we are proud to offer it as part of our collection for those who seek authenticity and narrative in their gemstones. If you would like additional detail about the provenance or guidance on setting this stone, our specialists at The Natural Gemstone Company are ready to share the knowledge gathered from the field to the workshop, and to help you bring this orange moonstone into the role you envision for it.